About us

ITOESS is a multidisciplinary research team that works on innovation and technology within and for Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) organisations in Latin America, ITOESS has created collaborative partnerships SSE organisations, policy makers and universities, the close collaborative work with these partners allows ITOESS an in-depth analysis of inclusive technologies and innovation processes.

metodology

ITOESS has an interdisciplinary approach, it draws on systems engineering, economics and development studies. ITOESS is run by academics from the Catholic University of Cuenca (Ecuador) and the Development Policy and Practice Group from The Open University.